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DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12 Core 64GB DDR4 H730P 8x 300GB SAS

SKU CH-NC19-V1316

A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 processors, 64GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, eight 300GB 10K SAS drives, quad-port 1GbE and 10Gb SFP+ networking.

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.30 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.3 GHz base and 3.2 GHz turbo
  • 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory across four 16 GB modules scales to 3 TB
  • PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2 GB cache
  • Eight 300 GB 10K SAS drives provide fast 2.5-inch storage in eight bays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1/10 GbE enable remote management and high-speed networking

Dual-Socket 2U Rack Platform

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors, each running at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores. It arrives with 64 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory installed across four slots and a PERC H730P controller managing eight 300 GB 10K SAS drives in 2.5-inch bays. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies, iDRAC 9 Enterprise, and a quad-port network card with two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections complete the package.

Virtualisation Hosts and Database Nodes

This configuration suits teams that need a balanced compute-to-storage ratio for virtualisation clusters, mid-size databases, or application servers that benefit from 24 total cores and hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, or 60. Organisations requiring higher core counts per socket, larger memory footprints beyond the 3 TB ceiling, or all-flash arrays without mechanical drives should evaluate other platforms.

24-DIMM DDR4 Ceiling

The motherboard provides 24 DDR4 slots with a maximum supported capacity of 3 TB, so the 64 GB shipped today can grow substantially without replacing the server. Verify that your workload fits within this memory limit and the LGA 3647 socket constraint before committing.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.3 GHz base and 3.2 GHz turbo
  • 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory across four 16 GB modules scales to 3 TB
  • PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2 GB cache
  • Eight 300 GB 10K SAS drives provide fast 2.5-inch storage in eight bays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1/10 GbE enable remote management and high-speed networking

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740
ModelR740
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.30 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores12-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C620
Installed Memory Size64GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSAS
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
GPU TypeMatrox G200
Video Memory8MB
Ethernet ControllerDell Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card
LAN Ports4 x Ports
Expansion SlotsRiser options with up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, maximum of 4 x 16 slots
Management PortRJ 45
Operating SystemNo
Features8 x 2.5" SATA/SAS Hot-Plug Drive Bays

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Questions about this item

What rack space and power circuits must I have ready for this 2U server?

The unit occupies 2U of rack height and ships with redundant 750 Watt power supplies that require two separate PDU feeds for full redundancy.

Can my existing 12 Gb/s SAS drives connect to the PERC H730P controller in this R740?

Yes, the H730P supports 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA, so current 12 Gb/s SAS drives will work at full speed.

How do I verify the iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management is active after first boot?

During POST the iDRAC IP address appears on the LCD panel; browse to that address and log in with the default credentials to confirm the Enterprise licence is applied.

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